Import GPS Data from XMP File

[besi2001]

Hello everyone,

I am currently trying to copy the GPS data from an XMP file, but the data is not being copied because the XMP file does not have the expected filename.

Here is an example:

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Import GPS Data from XMP File

======== IMG_1129.CR2
Nothing changed in IMG_1129.CR2

======== IMG_1129.JPG
Nothing changed in IMG_1129.JPG

Warning: Error opening file - C:\Users\A1\Desktop\canon\202409\IMG_1129.xmp


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The XMP files are present, but they are named as follows:
IMG_1129.CR2.xmp
IMG_1129.JPG.xmp

Is there a way to still copy the GPS data from these files?

Many thanks in advance.

[FrankB]

How are you trying to do that?

Via ExifToolGui. What is the menu function you're using?
The functions in ExifToolGui expect only the extension to be different.
So IMG_1129.xmp and not IMG_1129.CR2.xmp

Via the command line? And what is the command?
Very likely someone else can answer the question better.

[StarGeek]

I know there's a DAM out there, maybe it's DigiKam(?), that uses the File.Ext.xmp format for the sidecar files.

[besi2001]

@FrankB:

How are you trying to do that?

Via ExifToolGui. What is the menu function you're using?

ExifToolGui, Menu: Export/Import -> Import GPS Data from -> Xmp-Files

The functions in ExifToolGui expect only the extension to be different.
So IMG_1129.xmp and not IMG_1129.CR2.xmp

You're right. ExifToolGui is expecting IMG_1129.xmp and not IMG_1129.CR2.xmp. #

@StarGeek:

I used Darktable to add the GPS data from a GPX file. Darktable creates the format File.Ext.xmp.

[FrankB]

Exiftoolgui doesnt support that currently. I can look into it, but that will not be available soon.

Your best bet would be to copy/move and rename the xmp files.

So IMG_1129.CR2.XMP => XMP\IMG_1129.XMP

That could be done with any tool, but also using ExifTool.

[FrankB]

Second thought. This might work.

- In Gui Select all files (.cr2, .jpg, .crs, but not the .xmp) to update.
- Use this command in ExifTool direct:

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-TagsFromFile %f.%e.xmp "-GPS:GPSLatitude<Xmp-exif:GPSLatitude" "-GPS:GPSLongitude<Xmp-exif:GPSLongitude" "-GPS:GPSLatitudeRef<Composite:GPSLatitudeRef" "-GPS:GPSLongitudeRef<Composite:GPSLongitudeRef" "-GPS:GPSDateStamp<XMP-exif:GPSDateTime" "-GPS:GPSTimeStamp<XMP-exif:GPSDateTime"
Tip: You can save that as a predefined command

[besi2001]

@FrankB, thanks for the feedback. I tried the first suggestion: I renamed the files, and it worked. It's a bit awkward, but it does the job. I'll try the second suggestion as well, as I think it might be better. I'm curious - I've just noticed that several tools are now using the File.Ext.xmp format for XMP files.

[FrankB]

Thanks for your feedback.
I have added an issue in GitHub for this, so I wont forget.

https://github.com/FrankBijnen/ExifToolGui/issues/673

[FrankB]

Hi Besi2001,

@FrankB, thanks for the feedback.

I made a fix for ExifToolGui. Will be available in the next release V636. Could be a week or two before I release that. Still need to go over the Docs.

Frank

[besi2001]

Hi FrankB,

Wow, that was quick! Many thanks for the swift implementation. I really appreciate it. Sorry for the late reply. I'm looking forward to the new version, V636.

Have a great start to the week, and see you soon.

Besi2001

[FrankB]

Hi Besi2001,

Wasn't too much work. I'm still busy testing, fixing bugs, and updating the docs for the new version. I hope to finish that within 1 to 2 weeks.

I you like you can download a pre-rel here: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AhVJC-QzM33pknOS7KwBi09lgNql?e=n7ztFX

I've changed the Import function like this: If it finds a file named 'filename.ext.xmp' it uses that, else it uses 'filename.xmp'. It is assumed that all selected files have the same named .xmp sidecar file!

But please note that the pre-rel contains a lot of other (not yet fully documented) changes as well.

Frank

[besi2001]

Hello FrankB,

sorry for the late feedback. Unfortunately, you don't always have time for the nice things.

I installed the latest version today and tried it out straight away. It works perfectly. Many thanks for the quick update.

Have a happy new year.

Best regards
besi2001